Bio

Aside from my family, my why is to ensure everyone has equal access. You benefit in many ways when you involve people with disabilities and make your products, services, workplace, and experiences accessible. I'm a professional speaker and trainer on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with a focus on people with disabilities, accessibility, and accessible communication. Accessibility makes a difference. Not just for search engine optimization. Your message will reach a bigger audience and win them over. Companies hire me to educate their teams. My presentations have 3 E's: educate, entertain, and encourage action. Topics: - Signature PoPCom(m) progress over perfection in communication - Accessibility marketing - 360-degree accessibility: Digital (virtual reality too!) and non-digital - Why and how to create an organization inclusive of people with disabilities - And more ... customized presentations to fit your requirements Accessibility and B2B companies bring me in to achieve their accessibility vision. This could be developing, implementing, and managing their accessibility marketing projects and training. Accessible content marketing, email marketing, blog posts, web content, and social media help you better connect with your target market and expand your reach. I'm also open to article interviews, opportunities, and podcasts. If you'd like the start a conversation, connect with me or email info@meryl.net. If I can't do it, I might know someone or have resources for you. Or stop by meryl.net. Want to increase video views? Caption your videos. Check out the guide. meryl.net/captions Follow and use #Captioned when you post your videos. It'll expand your video's reach. ♿ ACCESSIBILITY Don't know where to start with accessibility? Here are two places: 1. Ask. Ask people what accessibility services they want. 2. Offer at least two communication options ... always. 🛩 CONNECT Wow! Did you read this far?! Thank you and mention ''airplane'' in your connection request. ✉️ EMAIL info@meryl.net (Copy / paste. Meryl is often typoed!) 🐒 SUBSCRIBE FOR ACCESSIBILITY TIPS meryl.net/subscribe 🎤 HIRE TO SPEAK Want me to speak at your event? Train employees? Email info@meryl.net 🖊 INTERVIEW Contact me at info@meryl.net if you’d like to request an interview or quote for a story. 🍪 COOL FACT I'm a two-time winner of the Dallas Morning News Holiday Cookie Contest When not working, you'll find me doing captioned workouts. I relish books, volunteering, traveling to new places, and trying new things like crocheting and skydiving.